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P0849

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit Intermittent

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P0849 means Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P0849, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0849 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A sensor B connector that loses contact when hot
  • Chafed wiring along the sensor B run
  • A sensor B that drops out when warm
  • Debris in the transmission fluid
  • A ground that opens when warm

What to do next

  1. Road test and watch sensor B pressure
  2. Wiggle test the sensor B wiring and connector
  3. Check the fluid level and condition
  4. Reread sensor B while hot
  5. Replace sensor B if the signal cuts out
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.